"Wendy and family I don't know you but Mary Jo has told me all about the family.I am sorry she is so far away from you all.Robyn Ann Chandra your mum's friend in New Zealand."
In loving memory of
Mark S. Byrd
April 23, 1965 - February 12, 2017
A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 18, 2017, at Siems Park, located 1 mile southeast of Whittemore, IA, on 200th Street.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to the family.
Mark Steven Byrd was born April 23, 1965, to Rueben Ray and Helen (Thompson) Byrd in Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Mark was one of three children and was a graduate of Woodbridge high school, Woodbridge, VA.
On June, 14, 2003, Mark was united in marriage to Wendy (Green), McLean, Va. In 2010 the couple moved to Whittemore, Iowa and soon afterward Mark started working at Protein Resources in West Bend, IA.
Mark was a hard worker and enjoyed whatever time he had off to go fishing or hunting. He Received the Master Angler of Iowa award and competed in various fishing tournaments. Mark also enjoyed watching NASCAR, the Redskins, his favorite football team and many other sports. He was also the guy people went to if they wanted to know what the weather was going to be like, as he always watched the weather channel.
Mark S. Byrd, 51, of Whittemore, died as the result of an accident on Sunday, February 12, 2017, in Blue Earth, MN.
He is survived by his wife, Wendy Byrd; children, Ashley Byrd and her fiancé James Tarrant of Emmetsburg, IA, Scott (Melaura) Green of Woodbridge, VA, Joshua Green of Emmetsburg, IA, Thomas (Cassandra) Green of Clarion, IA, and Matthew Green of Whittemore, IA; granddaughter, Iris Abigail Elizabeth Ison and brother, Kenneth (Kathleen) Byrd of Fishersville, VA.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Peggy Sue Byrd.
Tributes
"Mark, thanks for being nice to me growing up. I was that little punk that used to ride his bike past you and would never race you when you challenged me lol. That was like 40 years ago but I still remember you were nice to the younger kids in the neighborhood. RIP brother and I will race you if ever given the chance in Heaven."
"Mark started working here at pri 1 day before me, since i started we have been close. I looked to him for advice, friendship, and our friendship turned to family. He had tons of amazing stories.. we would talk for hours and hours about his past, my past never quite compared, however, that didnt stop me from speaking of it. Byrd i miss you man. I replay the day in my head and still hope he will come walking through the door :( i love you man. "
"Was a great guy prayers for the byrd family"
"My deepest sympathies to Wendy and his family. I will miss our weekly visit on Tuesdays. May he Rest In Peace. Please let me know if you need any help whatsoever. "
"To Wendy and family ..Are thoughts and prayers are with you.byrd was a great and co worker and will be missed by all "